Supplier Development Engineer/Lead

TE, Malaysia

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Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer/Lead

Posting Start Date: 12/10/25

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Supplier Development Engineer is the owner of Supplier Development Program and Supplier Onboarding process.. Main Responsible of Selection, Assessment and Approval Process for New Suppliers. Expert to suppliers in QMS (ISO 9001,IATF16949 etc.), LEAN Tools, Problem Solving Tools, MES,TE System. Work with SQE, Procurement and other cross function team in Supplier QCDTS Improvement Workshops.

Job Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with TE’s strategic goals in quality, cost, delivery, technology, and sustainability.
Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Drive supplier development initiatives by leading Souring, SQE, MPDE, Engineering, and other stakeholders to assess, qualify, and improve suppliers.
- Facilitate alignment between functions (e.g., Quality’s audit standards, Procurement’s commercial requirements,
  Engineering’s technical specs) to ensure unified supplier expectations.
Supplier Qualification & Onboarding New Suppliers
- Implement new supplier performance monitoring, conducting regular evaluations of quality, delivery, and service KPIs during the first 3 months post-onboarding until full compliance with TE requirements is achieved
Approved Supplier
- Host cross-functional supplier improvement workshops for critical supplier issues (5 suppliers/Year) (e.g.,CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral facilitator, ensuring actions are owned by respective functions:
- Monitor progress and escalate functional accountability gaps (e.g., Quality’s audit follow-up, Procurement’s cost targets).
- Supplier Training Program, train Next/ approved suppliers on TE systems/procedures, collaborating with subject matter experts (e.g., Quality for quality index, Procurement for commercial) as requested.
- Backup Role: Quality issue handling and Problem-Solving activities, performs systematic/process audit when SQE function is not available in the region.

Job Requirements

B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
At least 5 years of experience within connector and cable assembly Quality Management portion. Procurement is a plus.
Expert Knowledge on ISO 9001, IATF16949,LEAN Tools and other Industry Standards
Certified ISO 9001 auditor by 2nd party auditor.
Strong project-based management experience Ø Expert knowledge on material management system
Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment
Knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA, diecasting…)
Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D methodology.
Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)
Auditor Skills
Strong MES and delivery improvement knowledge
Basic knowledge of GD&T
Strong Presentation skills
Strong Communication and negotiation skills
Strong Coaching skills
Business acumen regarding part cost structure / breakdown

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Plot No. 522, Lorong Perusahaan Baru 3
Prai, Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600
Malaysia

Posting City: Prai, Penang

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 144080

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Procurement

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